Senior DevSecOps Cybersecurity Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer securing DevSecOps software deliveries at KBR. Leading cybersecurity guidance from design to production deployment with a focus on compliance and risk management.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Engineering, focusing on DevSecOps practices and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. Proficient in evaluating vulnerabilities, implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, and developing cybersecurity documentation.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringRisk Management Framework (RMF)Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)NIST 800-53 Security ControlsIL5 and IL6 Cloud Environments

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityInformation AssuranceSystem Security EngineeringVulnerability AssessmentSecurity TestingMitigation StrategiesCybersecurity DocumentationSoftware DeploymentCompliance EvaluationRisk Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsDoD Cybersecurity PoliciesAuthorization to Operate (ATO)Continuous MonitoringCybersecurity Strategies (CSS)System Security Plans (SSPs)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary cybersecurity engineering lead supporting DevSecOps software delivery efforts.
Provide cybersecurity guidance throughout the software development lifecycle from design through production deployment.
Evaluate system architectures, software components, and deployment pipelines for compliance with DoD and Department of the Air Force cybersecurity requirements.
Partner with development, platform, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure security is integrated into all phases of delivery.
Assess Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified through automated scanning, security testing, and cybersecurity reviews.
Analyze operational impact, exploitability, mission risk, and remediation options for vulnerabilities affecting mission systems.
Develop mitigation strategies and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) recommendations when immediate remediation is not feasible.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across development, test, staging, and production environments.
Secure software release processes into IL5 and IL6 production environments.
Support development and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation including Cybersecurity Strategies (CSS), System Security Plans (SSPs), authorization package artifacts, and supporting cybersecurity documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or related technical field
7+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, DevSecOps, system security engineering, or related defense experience
Extensive experience implementing and supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and DoD cybersecurity policies
Demonstrated experience evaluating, explaining, mitigating, and remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
Experience supporting software deployments within accredited government production environments
Strong understanding of IL5 and IL6 cloud environments and associated cybersecurity requirements
Experience supporting ATO and continuous monitoring activities
Experience working directly with government cybersecurity organizations and mission stakeholders
Ability to communicate technical cybersecurity issues to both technical and executive audiences
Strong written communication skills supporting cybersecurity documentation, risk acceptance packages, and authorization artifacts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with company match
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule